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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.70, 422.73 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.70, 422.73 and 119.34 is: 179.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.70 : 422.73 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.70/422.73 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.70x = 422.73 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.70x = 50,448.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,448.60/281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.09

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